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U.S. history has always been a fascinating subject for me. While some classmates in my junior high and high school yawned ...

FeatherFest Being at the epicenter of the spring migration, Galveston Island is one of the top birding locations in the ...

The state Senate on Tuesday passed a proposal that would require some Texas sheriffs to enter into agreements with the federal government to help identify undocumented immigrants accused of ...

A bill designed to increase teacher pay in public school districts across the state is moving through the legislative process ...

Since the first parade in 1891, Fiesta has grown into an 11-day annual celebration, involving multiple organizations and events across San Antonio.

including the legendary Alamo and the Goliad Massacre. The conflict climaxed at San Jacinto, where Sam Houston’s surprise attack captured Santa Anna and secured Texas’s independence.

An elusive creature that was once common in Texas was spotted on wildlife trail ... While recent sightings have been recorded near Goliad and the San Marcos River, this is the first confirmed ...

An elusive creature that was once common in Texas was spotted on wildlife trail cameras ... While recent sightings have been recorded near Goliad and the San Marcos River, this is the first confirmed ...

The Texas Longhorns First Four March Madness matchup with Xavier is a huge game for the UT program. A loss to the Musketeers would most likely cost coach Rodney Terry his job. It would also be the ...